Once again, FENI will pair up with award-winning instructors at Chicago's world-class culinary schools to bring you the latest techniques and trends for the classroom. Gain invaluable skills and ideas to share with your school and students. The 3-hour classes are hands-on, lecture and/or demo in savory foods, baking and pastry, teaching tools and more. Pastry chefs take note: Develop new skills with FENI's special pastry program at the famous French Pastry School.

Friday, February 18 Prior to the start of the FENI Summit, participate in a 2-hour presentation on digital resources and online learning with "Social Media and the Classroom." As in the past, the welcome and networking reception is a great opportunity to visit with educators from around the globe, as well as key vendors and associations, in the evening before the start of the conference.

Saturday, February 19 Start the day with breakfast and a keynote (speaker TBA), plus other influential speakers. The day continues with the Info Fair that includes "Ask the Expert" tables. Then it's time to board the buses for Master Classes at participating area culinary schools. Saturday evening is open for you to enjoy the fine-dining and exciting nightlife of downtown Chicago.

Sunday, February 20 After breakfast, it's on the bus again for a full day of Master Classes. Sunday evening at the Hotel Allegro, enjoy the Awards Reception honoring FENI's Educators of the Year, and relax with new friends.